Last Updated on June 19, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
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Here is the 1995–96 Phoenix Suns roster and player statistics:
Phoenix Suns 1995–96 Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Ht | Wt | Age | College/From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Elliott Perry | G | 6-0 | 150 | 27 | Memphis |
| 3 | Tony Smith | G | 6-4 | 205 | 28 | Marquette |
| 4 | Ed Pinckney | F | 6-9 | 240 | 33 | Villanova |
| 5 | Wesley Person | G/F | 6-6 | 195 | 24 | Auburn |
| 7 | Dan Majerle | G/F | 6-6 | 215 | 30 | Central Michigan |
| 11 | Michael Finley | G/F | 6-7 | 215 | 22 | Wisconsin |
| 14 | Wayman Tisdale | F | 6-9 | 240 | 31 | Oklahoma |
| 22 | Charles Barkley | F | 6-6 | 252 | 32 | Auburn |
| 24 | Hot Rod Williams | C | 6-11 | 265 | 33 | Tulane |
| 30 | Mario Bennett | F/C | 6-9 | 235 | 22 | Arizona State |
| 31 | John Coker | C | 7-0 | 255 | 24 | Boise State |
| 33 | Wayman Tisdale | F | 6-9 | 240 | 31 | Oklahoma |
| 41 | Kevin Johnson | G | 6-1 | 180 | 29 | California |
| 42 | Joe Kleine | C | 7-0 | 255 | 34 | Arkansas |
| 50 | Danny Schayes | C | 6-11 | 235 | 36 | Syracuse |
Player Statistics (Regular Season – 1995–96)
| Player | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Barkley | 71 | 37.6 | 23.2 | 11.6 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | .500 | .747 |
| Kevin Johnson | 56 | 32.1 | 18.7 | 2.4 | 9.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | .477 | .920 |
| Wesley Person | 80 | 33.8 | 12.7 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | .448 | .835 |
| Dan Majerle | 82 | 36.3 | 13.1 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | .411 | .768 |
| Elliott Perry | 82 | 25.3 | 9.6 | 1.9 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 0.1 | .464 | .787 |
| Michael Finley | 82 | 39.2 | 15.0 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | .463 | .763 |
| Hot Rod Williams | 81 | 32.1 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.8 | .461 | .751 |
| Wayman Tisdale | 65 | 20.5 | 10.7 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .510 | .739 |
| Joe Kleine | 77 | 14.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | .486 | .727 |
| Danny Schayes | 41 | 9.4 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | .453 | .720 |
| Tony Smith | 39 | 10.2 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .392 | .848 |
| Mario Bennett | 19 | 9.6 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | .474 | .818 |
Team Overview
- Head Coaches: Paul Westphal (fired mid-season), replaced by Cotton Fitzsimmons
- Regular Season Record: 41–41 (7th in Western Conference)
- Playoffs: Lost in First Round (to San Antonio Spurs, 1–3)
- Notable Highlights:
- Charles Barkley continued to be the team’s engine but injuries impacted the roster’s cohesion.
- Rookie Michael Finley impressed with his all-around game.
- The team dealt with coaching changes and inconsistencies but managed to sneak into the playoffs.